Choice (Noun)

Meaning ¹

The act of choosing or selecting; "your choice of colors was unfortunate"; "you can take your pick".

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Synonyms

• Selection
• Option
• Pick

Hyponyms

• Conclusion
• Balloting
• Colouration
• Ballot
• Determination
• Willing
• Voting

Meaning ²

The person or thing chosen or selected; "he was my pick for mayor".

Classification

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

Examples

• She was the top choice for the lead role in the play.
• The new employee was the company's first choice for the position.
• He was my choice for the job, but the boss disagreed.
• The team's choice for captain was a surprise to everyone.
• The award winner was the judges' unanimous choice.

Synonyms

• Selection
• Pick

Hypernyms

• Deciding

Hyponyms

• Favourite

Meaning ³

One of a number of things from which only one can be chosen; "what option did I have?"; "there is no other alternative"; "my only choice is to refuse".

Classification

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

Synonyms

• Option
• Alternative

Hypernyms

• Decision Making
• Deciding

Hyponyms

• Default Option
• Obverse
• Possible Action
• Preference
• Default
• Hobson's Choice
• Possibility
• Impossible Action
• Soft Option
• Druthers
• Impossibility